GET HERE IF YOU CAN: Join us for WordPress, Accessibility and the Road to SaaS with Natalie MacLees at the University Center on the campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita (north of LA) on Sat, Jan 31 at 11am. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-a11ysaas #Accessibility #SaaS #WordPress #Community

OH WHAT A NIGHT: Thanks to the incomparable @bethannon.bsky.social CEO of @accessicart.bsky.social for stopping into our WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup to present a topic on European Accessibility Act. Engaging, informative, and thought-provoking. #EAA #Accessibility #WordPress #WordPressSCV

TWO WEEK'S NOTICE: In two weeks, we host the first In-Person WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup event of 2026 with " @wordpress.org , Accessibility and the Road to SaaS with Natalie MacLees", Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM (PT, UTC-8). RSVP today at lnkd.in/gEjb-gtB #Accessibility #SaaS

THIS WEEK IN @wordpress.org: If your Org serves EU customers or wants to stay ahead of where US accessibility law may be headed, join us this Wed, Jan 14, 4pm PT for Beyond Technical Accessibility: EU Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements w/ @bethannon.bsky.social RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-eua11y

ON THE ROAD (AGAIN): We restart last year's Speaker Series with "WordPress, Accessibility and the Road to SaaS with @nataliemac7.bsky.social " at the University Center, College of the Canyons, Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 11am PT. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-a11ysaas. #Accessibility @wordpress.org #WordPressSCV

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW YEAR? If you do business in Europe, learn about the compliance requirements of the EU Accessibility Act w/@bethannon.bsky.social CEO of @accessicart.bsky.social on Wed, Jan 14, 4pm. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-eua11y and start you or your client's business new year off prepared.

WAPUU WEDNESDAY, HE KNOWS IF YOU'VE BEEN BAD OR GOOD: These Wapuus down in Whoville help ring in a New Year of WordPress here in Santa Clarita, California. Join us for our annual @wordpress.org Yuletide Hangout this Saturday, courtesy of our friends at Green Geeks. RSVP at bit.ly/wpscvm-yulet...

Go Metro to unwrap L.A. this holiday season! We’ll be offering free rides on Christmas Eve from 4 a.m. on Dec. 24 through 3 a.m. on Dec. 25. More info here: https://thesource.metro.net/go-metro-to-unwrap-l-a-this-holiday-season/

GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND: Join WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup as we start the new year by welcoming @bethannon.bsky.social in to present, "Beyond Technical Accessibility: EU Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements," Wed, Jan 14 at 4pm PT (UTC -7). RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-eua11y #WordPress

DEAL ME IN: Coming this Wednesday, 11/19 4pm, we’ll have our annual WordPress Affiliate, Black Friday, & Cyber Monday Deals for You or Your Clients. Stop by and share any deals or resources for deals you’re aware of! RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-blackf... @wordpress.org #WordPress #WordPressSCV

DEAL ME IN: Coming this Wednesday, 11/19 4pm, we’ll have our annual WordPress Affiliate, Black Friday, & Cyber Monday Deals for You or Your Clients. Stop by and share any deals or resources for deals you’re aware of! RSVP at bit.ly/wpscv-blackf... @wordpress.org #WordPress #WordPressSCV

SHOW ME STATES: Haven't looked at staging tool changes lately? We'll revisit it at tomorrow's WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup, "Site Studio and the Basics of WordPress Local/Testing Tools" reviewing Playground, Local + Site Studio. RSVP today at bit.ly/stagingwordc... #WordPress #Staging

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: WordCamps are @wordpress.org events are put on by and for their local communities. We'd love to hear what you'd like to see. Join our WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup this Wed. as we kick-off the event planning cycle at bit.ly/howtowordcam... #WordPress #Community #WCSCV

WordPress Co-Founder and CEO of @automattic.com, Matt Mullenweg will be joining me at #WPA11yMeetup to talk about #accessibility in the WordPress project on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 AM CST on Zoom. Register now! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #WordPress #a11y #LiveCaptioned

LATE, BUT ALWAYS ON TIME: Some of my recollections of my presentation and activities during (a bit late but no less heartfelt) an awesome @wordcampcanada.bsky.social in Ottawa, Canada. Read the full recap at bit.ly/wcehrecap #WCEH #wordpress #community

I'm interested in speaking (remotely) to your group (meetups, etc.) about anything in my WordPress or marketing wheelhouse. Interested? Hit me up via DM or on my website https://michellefrechette.com/contact/

Join the next WordCamp Canada organizing team! Build community, lead with purpose, and shape an unforgettable 2026 conference experience. canada.wordcamp.org/2025/wordcam...

Thanks to all who attended today's webinar, and a special shout-out to Anna Gargioni, Ericka Barboza Matamoros, and Green Geeks for having me. As promised, here are the slides from today's presentation. Let's connect!. bit.ly/joesimpsonjr-greengeeks #WordPress #UX

Thank you to @joesimpsonjr.bsky.social for sharing your expertise at WP Accessibility Day 2025! 💙 2025.wpaccessibility.day/people/joe-a... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility

ESPRIT DE 'CORE': At the core of all projects should be what the USER wants. At Designing for the User First: UX Core Principles for WordPress, on 10/23 11am PT we'll highlight principles to add to your web-building skillset through the lens and spirit of @wordpress.org RSVP bit.ly/greengeeksfr...

USE ME: The challenge of getting desired engagement is directly tied to the user's experience. Join me Thurs Oct 23rd, for a Free Webinar, "Designing for the User First: UX Core Principles for @wordpress.org." RSVP at www.greengeeks.com/webinars/des... #WordPress #UserExperience #UX #DesignBasics

BONJOUR: WordPress and Automattic founder and CEO gives an update on our open-source during @wordcampcanada.bsky.social Town Hall.

Thank you to all the #WPAD2025 speakers. From session prep to live Q&As, you elevated the conversation around accessibility. So grateful to have had you on our virtual stage. Let’s keep building a more inclusive web — together. 💙 2025.wpaccessibility.day/schedule/spe... #WPA11y #Accessibility

THANK YOU: Props to the organizers, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors who made this event and time onstage and conference-wide at @wordcampcanada.bsky.social a SMASH HIT! Keep learning and contributing y'all! As promised, here are my slides for reference at docs.google.com/presentation... #WCEH

PAY IT FORWARD: the first step in my @wordpress.org journey was to attend Mary Baum’s Antelope Valley WordPress Meetup. Always empowering and encouraging, she is what today, Contributor Day at @wordcampcanada.bsky.social is all about.

Join us for "Being a Colourblind Designer" by Matt Roberts, starting in just 10 minutes! This session will explore the unique challenges and solutions for designers who experience color vision deficiency. 2025.wpaccessibility.day/sessions/bei... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #WordPress #Accessibility #a11y

Check this new Wapuu out — @joesimpsonjr.bsky.social made it for #WCEH!

MR. OCTOBER: This month is the busiest I've had during this new trip around the bases. Next week, I'll turn two, visiting Ottawa for @wordcampcanada.bsky.social to present, "Back on the Block: My Reasons for Returning to the Full Site Editor" and later sharing a topic at @wpaccessibility.day.

AIR 2024 is officially underway! 🚀 We have an amazing turnout this year with over 100 participants and mentors joining to meet more than a dozen incredible non-profit clients. A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone for the awesome support and high-energy start! ❤️

ADORE: If you made a decision not to use @wordpress.org Gutenberg/FSE since its introduction in 2018, you've missed out on a LOT. Join me for "Back on the Block: My Reasons for Returning to the Full Site Editor" and find out what you've missed. canada.wordcamp.org/2025/

Register today and save your spot! 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #WordPress #Accessibility #a11y

Registration for WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 is open! Join us for 24 hours of learning and community. Sign up here: 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility #WordPress

Speaker Spotlight: Giulia Laco @giulialaco.bsky.social will show how typography and readability impact digital accessibility to create more inclusive web experiences. Session time: October 15, 2025, at 17:00 UTC Learn more: 2025.wpaccessibility.day/people/giuli... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay

Silver Sponsor Spotlight: Kinsta Kinsta offers WordPress hosting powered by Google Cloud and Cloudflare. They go beyond automated testing to make their tools accessible to all. Learn more: 2025.wpaccessibility.day/fast-accessi... #WPA11yDay #WPAD2025 #Accessibility #WordPress

Organizer Spotlight: #WPAD2025 organizer Kimberly Ortiz joined Un Billete a Chattanooga to share details about WP Accessibility Day 2025, her path into web design, and why accessibility matters for everyone in the WordPress community. The replay is available at unbilleteachattanooga.com #WPA11yDay

Take a look at the 2025 WP Accessibility Day schedule. There’s something to inspire your work as a designer, developer, or content creator. Find your sessions and register for the event. 2025.wpaccessibility.day/schedule/ #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility #WordPress

SPEAK ON IT: I'm so honored and excited to present, Back on the Block: My Reasons for Returning to the Full Site Editor, to the @wordpress.org community. Get tickets, find out about @wordcampcanada.bsky.social sessions, and get tickets at canada.wordcamp.org/2025/tickets/ #FullSiteEditing #WCEH

Session Spotlight: Make All WordPress Events Accessible with Joe A Simpson Jr. (@joesimpsonjr.bsky.social) Explore how to ensure WordPress events—like WordCamps, Meetups, and do_action—are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming, no matter the format.

So excited to present at @wpaccessibility.day in three weeks! Find out more about all the sessions and register at 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg... #WordPress

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Planners tend to think of #accessibility only in terms of the websites we build; failing to consider physical/virtual spaces we gather to storytell & create tomorrow’s @wordpress.org. Join me for Make All WordPress Events Accessible, Oct 16 at 00:00 UTC. #WPAD2025

We have a very special Contributor Day for #WordCampCanada attendees this year! (October 15) #wceh #wordpress canada.wordcamp.org/2025/a-whole...

Speaker Spotlight: Victoria Ottah Victoria Ottah will show how to fix exclusionary choices in typography, icons, and layout to create an inclusive brand identity. Session time: October 16, 2025, at 10:00 UTC Learn more: 2025.wpaccessibility.day/people/victo... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay

🚨 WordCamp Canada 2025’s final speakers are here! We’re excited to welcome Jill Binder as our third keynote, plus 10 incredible new speakers rounding out the lineup. Full schedule coming soon! canada.wordcamp.org/2025/announc... #WCEH #WordCampCanada

MAKE THAT A DOUBLE: For early risers, we're hosting WordPress Santa Clarita Valley 'Meetup & Greet' at WordCamp US. We're taking our standard morning @wordpress.org Meetup gathering on location in Portland, in Room B117 in the Oregon Convention Center. www.meetup.com/wordpressscv... #WCUS

STOP & SMELL THE ROSES: Excited to attend WordCamp US in Portland next week for several reasons, incl. being the 2nd time in 12 years that I haven't been a volunteer, organizer, or speaker at a WordCamp since my first WCLAX (2013). Contributor/Showcase Day, A11y, AI, UX, and FSE...what about you?

POP LIFE: Incredibly honored & excited to present to the @wordpress.org community at @wordcampcanada.bsky.social ! Growing up across the river in Detroit with Windsor in view, I'd watch the Red Wings on Hockey Night, see the Canadian Club sign (and drinking ginger ale), its like home. #WordPress

I GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN: AWESOME event last weekend! Support & engagement w/the audience, hallway track convos, friends, and opportunity to Learn @wordpress.org were SO special. Whether you're from Hoboken or Montclair, have brown or old blue eyes, @wcmontclair.bsky.social was one for the ages!

SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR: Thank you to the team of @mauteri.bsky.social , Howard Spaeth, Caleb Matteis, and all the Organizers, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Attendees who made @wcmontclair.bsky.social a welcoming, nurturing, and inspiring experience. #WordPress #Community

Today! Friday - You have until Midnight Pacific Time to submit your speaker proposal for WordCamp US #WCUS2025 #WCUS

Design Challenge: Neurodiversity Punk Hedgehog Mascot Inspired by Wapuu Community artists, let’s make some Neurodiversity Hedgehog Mascots Inspired by Wapuu. stimpunks.org/2024/10/13/d...